PPT-Chapter 33: Restructuring the Postwar World, 1945-Present

The United States and the Soviet Union vie for superiority and both countries extend their control over other nations Cold War Timeline 19461980 Allies Become Enemies Yalta Conference A Postwar Plan. 1950 – Present. How Did it Come About?. The aftermath of WW II ushered in an age of rapid developments in science and technology.. The postwar years offered many Americans increased opportunities for economic and cultural growth, but the individual person seems lost in the fast-paced, computerized world.. The End of the War. Retaking of the Philippines. October 1944—MacArthur persuades Roosevelt that an invasion of the Philippines is necessary. Largest campaign. of the Pacific War. US wins significant naval victories. Andre Cameron. What . The war in Europe was caused by the German invasion of Poland and the war in Asia was triggered by the Japanese invasion of China. Searching for more fundamental causes is more complicated and becomes intertwined with answers to "What could have prevented World War 2?" and "What chains of events led to WW2?" . by John Hersey. What do you know?. Take a few minutes now to make a list of things you know about World War II or Hiroshima. Share with classmates. Historical . Context. Nonfiction. World War II:1939-1945. 1945 . – 1952. Brought to you by www.Apushreview.com. After WWII, there was fear that the economy would falter . Millions returning home from overseas. What would they do for jobs?. Taft-Hartley Act:. Brandon Brooks. What . The war in Europe was caused by the German invasion of Poland and the war in Asia was triggered by the Japanese invasion of China. Searching for more fundamental causes is more complicated and becomes intertwined with answers to "What could have prevented World War 2?" and "What chains of events led to WW2?" . Politics of the Roaring Twenties. Summary. The United States seeks postwar normality and isolation. The standard of living soars amid labor unrest, immigration quotas, and the scandals of the Harding administration.. Economic Development of Japan. Postwar Recovery 1945-49. The Japanese economy collapsed due to input. shortage. Inflation surged. Living standards. plummeted.. . Food was severely lacking.. The US occupied Japan from 1945 to 1952 and. Postwar Havoc (19.1). 2. The Main Idea. Although the end of World War I brought peace, it did not ease the minds of many Americans, who found much to fear in postwar years.. Reading Focus. What were the causes and effects of the first Red Scare?. What’s Essential?. Causes of the War (underlying and direct). Reasons for American Neutrality (various acts/events). Reason for American entrance: Pearl Harbor. Wartime goals of the Allies. Major battles: D-Day, Iwo Jima, Okinawa. Section 1. Cold War: Superpowers Face Off. The opposing economic and political philosophies of the US and SU lead to global competition.. ALLIES BECOME ENEMIES. SU ‘s nonaggression pact with Germany. Section 1. Cold War: Superpowers Face Off. The opposing economic and political philosophies of the US and SU lead to global competition.. ALLIES BECOME ENEMIES. SU ‘s nonaggression pact with Germany. THE COLD WAR Please get out the “Restructuring the Postwar World” handout you were assigned to read for homework as well as your responses to the five questions as the end of the reading. READING QUIZ World War II. . knowyourmeme.com. Navajo Code Talkers . by Nathan . Aaseng. Describes how the American military in World War II used a group of Navajo Indians to create an indecipherable code based on their native language .